Junior Scottie Wilbekin, who was being given a shot to start at point guard for the Florida Gators, has been suspended indefinitely by coach Billy Donovan.

Donovan said Wilbekin definitely won’t play Friday in the season opener against Georgetown aboard the USS Bataan in Jacksonville, Fla. Donovan declined to say what Wilbekin did, saying he got "info on some things."

Scottie Wilbekin will not play in the Carrier Classic game against Georgetown. (AP Photo)

"Scottie is a good kid who made some choices and did some things that I'm not going to have him a part of," Donovan said. "How long (the suspension) lasts, I don't know. But right now, I felt like he didn't need to be here or playing in this game.

"I think Scottie will learn from this, grow from this and I think he'll be better from it. Like anything else, when you're dealing with anybody, none of are immune from making mistakes or making poor choices and doing things."

Junior Kenny Boynton, known best for his perimeter shooting, is expected to handle the point. He passed for 100 assists last season.

Wilbekin (6-2, 176) is a local kid who attended The Rock School in Gainesville. He appeared in 37 games with one start last season, averaging 2.6 points and passing for 61 assists. He is considered a defensive specialist.

Point guard is considered a problem area for the Gators and has been since Nick Calathes turned pro in 2009. But they did reach the last two Elite Eights, falling short of the Final Four each time when they were unable to hold late leads.

Donovan also said reserve forward Casey Prather, who has sustained two concussions in recent weeks, will miss the Georgetown game.

"This throws a wrench," Donovan said. "We've got to do some things in practice to make some adjustments going into this game. You've taken three veterans players off of our team. Instead of having eight guys, you're really down to five. Our freshmen are going to get a chance to play."